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Internet Explorer taskbar. How do I
get rid of all the rubbish in my taskbar? I don't know how I did it but I must have down loaded something and my taskbar is full of adverts for this that and the other. When I log onto a page, I get a popup that seems to be connected to the subject I've got on the screen. Help! I want to revert back to a plain taskbar. I…
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How to update Garmin maps
Garmin very kindly sent me the new update DVD city navigator NT Europe v9 for streetpilot i3. I've unlocked everything...entered all codes...loaded the maps to my pc etc etc.... ..one question..... ..how do you get the new maps onto the Garmin device :confused: I've tried everything :confused: I've been trying to do this…
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Help With Sky Subscription
He is what I would like to do. Install SKy+ with extra 2 boxes = £148.00 install. Full package for 12 months @ £63.50 per month. After 12 months unplug from BT line, take 1 box to Spain and use there. Continue paying for 3 boxes, 2 now in UK, 1 in Spain Will this work and can SKY stop it.
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Shutting down Windows XP
Apart from saving electricity are there any advantages in shutting down my desk top over night? I prefer to leave it on as it takes so long to boot up each morning. In real terms its only about 10 minutes but it always seems longer. Or what about stand by - is that a good idea? Can someone tell me what best to do? Thanks.
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Vista won't allow installation of programs
My Vista machine constantly refuses to install programs. Just now I tried to download sipgate for VoIP calls. First time: I clicked Run - it downloaded then did nothing. Second time: Clicked Save - downloaded, warned me about compatibility/viruses - I accepted then it did nothing. Third time: Locate downloaded file in…
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Whats the best way to transfer song files on my ipod to my HD?
My hard drive gave up and I'm a couple of months behind on my back ups. I have looked on the web and there seem to be a number of ways to transfer files from my ipod to my replacement HD but none of them particularly clear. Has anyone done it and can they recommend a fool proof way of doing it? Thanks
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Advice on Buying a Portable Radio (DAB) / Music Player
Hi I'm hopeless when it comes to all these new fangled ways to store/play music and I'm just after a bit of advice. Me and OH are going to start to go camping and we're wanting to buy a portable radio/cd player type thing so we can listen to music when we're away. I bought a radio/cd player last week but the radio…
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Please help, cant get rid of virus?
Hi, Firstly, please forgive me as I'm rather "dense" when it comes to computers. After my son was home on leave using the computer (he said it had happened after he'd been on an adult site). I kept receiving a report that I had a trojan and then another report coming up saying my system was very low on memory. I have…
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internet access problem
Was wondering if someone can help me, my desktop cannot access any internet sites although having checked with my isp supplier and them confrming I have a good connection (obviously as I am now accessing via my laptop) virgin telll me that there is something on my system blocking my access, the only two changes made to the…
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Please advise on 32" LCD HD With Freeview
Hi there, Im on a bit of a budget and was looking to buy a 32" LCD HD Tv with incorparated freeveiw. I dont really know where to start but are cheapy tvs really that bad? As I said the brand isnt really important as long the tv is good. I noticed the deals are quite good these days £350 - £400. Can any of you guys advise…
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TV Aspect ratio
Can someone explain how this is supposed to work? I have two Freeview tuners routed through a SCART switcher and into the same old-fashioned 'square' TV. Whichever one I'm watching I would like to see the picture in Letterbox. The aspect ratio works fine on one Freeview tuner but my Pioneer Freeview/HDD/DVD-Recorder won't…
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LCD TV question
Just got a new 40" LCd TV - Samsung LE40R73BD - Not impressed with picture quality at all - not good with technology - followed instructions for set up. Picture seems out of focus colours very deep - deep reds etc - is this normal cos think I preferred my old tv - any help appreciated - thanks
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Sky Sports on PC
Hi Sorry if this has been posted before. I have a Digital TV card for my PC and get the Freeview channels on my PC. Is there a way to get the Sky Sports packages as well ? Thanks for any advice.
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wireless speakers/internet radio
Hi, I'm hoping for some suggestions. I want to listen to digital radio in my kitchen and listen to mp3 files from my laptop around the house. I don't have a hifi or speakers of any sort. I've got sky digital so could connect to sky box or my wireless internet connection for radio. Can anyone suggest something like wireless…
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Internet Explorer Help Please
Can anyone advise on how to fix the following.When i click on to internet explorer an error box pops up saying 'A runtime error has occured.Do you wish to de-bug? Line 1 Error:Invalid character When i click yes,the following window comes up, microsoft development environment(run) and another box saying, An exception of…
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downloaded avg asking for licence number
Please can someone advice me on this as I thought this was free
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Sky charging me an extra £27 (plus 10 for multi room) for 2nd box
Although its connected to telephone line they say it isnt and therefore cant do call back so are taking anothe £27 from me ! help and ideas please Tried filter, new telephone cable in back thanks in advance andy
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Gmail Problems
hi every time I connect to my gmail account I am getting the message There is a problem with this website's security certificate.can anyone help me resolve this please
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slow clips
Hi Can anyone shed any light on this? Whan I'm watching a clip/film on, say, YouTube, it keeps stopping and starting, which is flipping annoying. Can I fix it?
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I need help choosing a digital slr please..
i would like to purchase a digital slr camera with 12+ megapixels and was wondering whether anyone could reccommend one, i dont have a budget. Thanks
